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1988.49.1

Amulet of flat copper chain with clasp.

1988.49.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet of flat copper chain with clasp.
Long description
Flat copper chain with clasp. Sold as a charm against rheumatism, and assumed by collector to be an Indian artifact. May be of American manufacture, used by Indians as a charm.
Cultural groups
European
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1930
Date collected
1930s
Acquisition information
Donated: 12/1988
Materials and processes
Material Copper Metal
Dimensions
Length 400 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1988.49.1

Search terms: Religion, Ornament, Medicine, Trade, Amulet, Neck Ornament, Chain

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